In Memoriam and Thanks Widely Noted in Classifieds
IN MEMORIAM PAYNE In loving memory of our dear daughter and sister Dorothy nee Morris who died May 10 1949. Always remembered by Mom Beverley and siblings. IN MEMORIAM POGUE In loving remembrance of parents James Pogue and Elsie who passed 1936 and 1958. Always remembered by Harlem Lily Hattie and families. CARD OF THANKS We thank friends of Austin and district for gifts on our departure. Winston and Georgie Curtis Sharlene received much kindness during illness and after. George and Florence Sait. Path-Head Garden Club and Katrime-Beaver Calf Club thanks for fruit baskets at Portage Hospital. Bobby Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payne
Ter
Dorothy
Nee Morris
Mom
Beverley
Pogue
James Pogue
Elsie
Harlem
Lily
Hattie
Austin and District
Winston
Georgie Curtis
Sharlene
Io School
Explorer
4-H
Miss
Path-Head Garden Club
Katrime-Beaver Calf Club
Portage Hospital
Bobby Taylor
For Sale Classified Items From MacGregor Area
A mixed list of sale items and notices from MacGregor and nearby. John Deere pony presses, houses for sale, sows to farrow, heating units, used fur naces, farm equipment, pigs, plows, oats, oil fur naces, pups, tires, and inquiries for teachers and workers. Includes addresses and contact numbers. The items span homes, livestock, machinery, and employment notices within the region.
Caretaker Needed for MacGregor Memorial Hall
Immediate duties for MacGregor Memorial Hall caretaker with rent free accommodation and a 25 dollar monthly stipend. Applications due by noon May 16 1964 to Miss Ruth Muirhead Secretary. Also mentions mastitis ointment and cattle care ads and tender notice for Sidney United Church shingling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor Memorial Hall
Ruth Muirhead
Eee
MacGregor
Sidney United Church
Lilac Tea and Variety Concert Benefit at MacGregor
The MacGregor Hospital Aid hosts a Lilac Tea at Mrs Grant Fotheringham’s home on Thursday June 4 from 3 to 5 30 pm with a produce table for donations. A St Pauls W A variety concert at MacGregor Memorial Hall on May 20 at 8 30 pm raises funds for the organ fund. U C W ladies are asked to save used clothing and other items for a rummage sale on May 30 and to call 98-3 or 30 for pickup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor Hospital
Grant Fotheringham
St. Paul's W.A
MacGregor Memorial Hall
Organ Fund
U.C.W
Canada
Prince Edward Island
MacGregor Locals Share Weekend Visits and Travel News
Local residents report a flurry of weekend visits and travel. Among those mentioned are Morrish of Winnipes and Cairns of Portage visiting families in MacGregor. Mrs Walsh of Preston England sightseeing with relatives. Alvin Palmer's wedding in Regina and a trip to London noted for Thelma Kelly. others journey to Calgary, Germany, Glenboro, and Wawanesa, with several family gatherings in Portage and Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gay Morrish
Winnipes
J. Martinnizen
Chester Cairns
Portage
Wm. Sparrow
Jas. Jeffries
J. Nelsted
Mrs. Sparks
Winnipeg
H. Walsh
Preston
England
Marion Johnson
Elm Creek
R. G. Birkett
Walsh
B.C
Jim
Audrey Nicholls
Regina
Alvin Palmer
Deanna Julien
St. John’s United Church
Doug Barber
Peter Blair
Thelma Kelly
Winnipeg Air Terminal
London
Katrime area weekend social notes and christening
Betty McLaughlin of Brandon spent the weekend at home. Neepawa and MacGregor visitors joined celebrations and dinners across Katrime area including birthdays and a christening at MacGregor United church. Guests included families from Winnipeg Beav er Portage and Westbourne with multiple local hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Sparrow
Don Despens
Donna
Portage
Archie MacDonald
Winnipeg
Elmer Cairns
Westbourne
Dolessi
Evelyn Clarke
Don Chipowski
Mel Dolessi
Brenda
Leonard
Edward Klyne
George Corrigal
Mabel Sutton
Garry
Gail
Betty McLaughlin
Brandon
Orchard
Finclason
Baby
Neepawa
Roy McLaughlin
Betty
A. Giercke
F. Giercke
H. P. McKinstry
Poplar Point
Jim Caskey
Isobel
Macdonald
Bert Caskey
Beverley
Jean Caskey
Clarence Pennell
MacGregor
Margaret Diane McRae
J. McRae
Katrime
Timothy Colin Pennell
Beaver-Katrime 4 H Cub News Meeting Plans and Prize
The Beaver-Katrime 4H club met at Bruce Graham's home with all leaders and members present. The next meeting will be at Linda and Gordon Thomasson’s on Tuesday June 2. The club has a bank balance of 60.80 and plans a five dollar prize for the best show man. Some members will give demonstrations and receive pointers on judging calves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Graham
Linda
Gordon Thomasson
Heperter
Grant Harkness
Manitoba announces new 10 year savings bonds issue
Premier Duff Roblin announced a new Manitoba government savings bonds issue to go on sale May 19. The 10-year bonds pay 5.11 percent at maturity with stepped interest 4.34 percent first two years, five percent next four, and five percent final four with redemption at par after six months. Denominations available are 100 500 1000 and 5000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Duff Roblio
Roblin
New Rules Tighten Canadian House Question Period
Parliament adopts stricter rules to curb unruly questions. A 30 minute grievance session three times weekly at the end of the day allows MPs to challenge ministers without delaying House business. The Speaker has six weeks to test the changes amid mixed views on lost questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speaker
House of Commons
Canadian Beet Bulls Offer Uniform Calves For Herds
Canadian Breeders promote American Beet Bulls to improve calf uniformity and shorten breeding season. Artificial breeding aims to reduce disease problems and streamline herd management via technicians from Canadian Breeders.
MacGregor 4 H Sewing Club Meets at Memorial Hall
The eighth MacGregor Sewing Club meeting was held May 5 in Memorial Hall with all members and several mothers present. Myrna Graham presided as president and the club's bank balance stood at 42.05. Items for Portage Fair must be submitted to Mrs Tarr by May 24. All 4-H members will attend a church service together on May 24. A pink sweater was left in the hall after the public speaking contest. contact Myrna Frank if found. This concludes the news for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor Sewing Club
Memorial Hall
Myrna Graham
Portage Fair
Tarr
Myrna Frank
Wheat Board Expands Stored Grain Delivery Quotas
The Canadian Wheat Board will add extra delivery quotas to move farm stored wheat. Beginning May 12, points with an eight bushel quota per acre become eligible for an extra five bushels per seeded acre for wheat and general wheat other than durum. About 1,070 elevators nationwide, including Manitoba and Alberta, will participate. some Saskatchewan points rise from lower quotas. The supplementary quota may increase if export and domestic movement justify it, and durum wheat oats and barley are excluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Wheat Board
Prairies
Manitoba
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Wheat Board
Spring Tea and Bake Sale at MacGregor United Church
The MacGregor United church G LT held its annual spring tea and bake sale on Saturday April 25. Proceeds totaled 34.65 from the tea and 33.80 from the produce table. The group thanks donors and helpers for the success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor United Church
G.lt
Get Acquainted Tea Held by MacGregor U C W Unit
UCW Unit 3 of MacGregor met at Mrs. Robert Harvey’s home on May 7 for a social tea with thirty ladies. Participants played games naming personalities and a Password vocabulary round, followed by a tasty lunch to close the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unit 3
MacGregor U.C.W
Robert Harvey
Michener Report On Local Government Due May 15
Premier Duff Roblin announced the Michener Commission on Local Government in Manitoba will deliver its report in a formal ceremony on May 15. The document, a 1% year project, will be studied immediately by the provincial government after handover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michener Commission
Manitoba
Duff Roblin
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Deere Pony Press
John Klassen
Winkler
Man
Hampton Street
Fred Clarke
Farrow
Herb McDonald
Woelke
Carberry
Harold Hodgins
Pratt
Sidney
Barrows
B.D
Lamb
H. Driedger
Austin
G. M. Hay
Russell
Rodney Oats
Don Wright
Peter N. Harder
Sighthill School
Menno Harder
M Gregor
Frank Hay
Mac-Gregor
Thor
MacGregorions Club
Bill Roberts
Pete McGregor
David Lloyd
Nixon
Denwal Pharmacy
D. Beswitherick
Sidney, Man
Bee
Rae Eed
SE Tol Elu Ee Ltd
Macgregor Locals
A. Allen
Transcona
Kelvin Palmer
Douglas Palmer
Dauphin
Cyril Palmer
C. R. Barber
C. McKelyy
Harold Barber
St. James
Alice Walker
Calgary
Russ Englemyer
Daryle
Germany
Kelly
Dave
Bliss Margie Nicol
Howard Gilmour
Marge Fox
A.nicholls
Bill Nowell
Otter Falls
Ack Goodridge
Sam Towle
Jim Turner
Jacqueline Michelle
Donald Barber
St. Paul's Anglican Church
Lawrence Smith
Ned
Barbara Kelly
Gary Buchanan
Glenn Morris
Ralph Lye
George Bishop
White Rock
Emma Kelly
Montreal
Sherri Tarr
Ron Tarr
Bagot United Church
Jack Gibson
Manitoba Hydro
Katrime News
Grant McRae
Gladstone
N. Hyzwk
Minnie McRae
F. Amann
Wm. Pennell
Mel Me
Rae
Good Neighbors
Beaver-Katrime
Cub
Parliament Hill
Cub News
UCW News
Michener
Bud Graham
MacGregor Tam
Cockshutt
Massey - Harris
LHC
John Deere
John Deere Credit Plan
LYE Motors
Ralph
Fabric Centre
Sask. Ave
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